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How to get fromIowa to Jacksonvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Jacksonville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane DSM - JAX
    6h 49m
    $149–674

  2. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane MLI - JAX
    8h 7m
    $98–495

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    28h 45m
    $213–402

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    44h
    $465–1,053

  5. Drive 1,177.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Jacksonvillecar car 1,177.5 mi
    22h 13m
    $215–311

  6. Fly from Omaha

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane OMA - JAX
    8h 28m
    $134–656

Iowa to Jacksonville by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration28h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,037 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Jacksonville, FL, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Jacksonville (JAX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Jacksonville via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 28h 45m.

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